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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.28, 94.08 and 51.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.28, 94.08 and 51.88 is: 71.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.28 : 94.08 = 51.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.28/94.08 = 51.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.28x = 94.08 × 51.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.28x = 4,880.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880.87/68.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.48

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